About the role

Legal Counsel at Rightmove handling commercial agreements and providing legal support across the business. Collaborating with cross-functional teams in a technology-led environment with a focus on company assets and reputation.

Responsibilities

Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements in a fast-paced tech environment, with a particular focus on software, SaaS, marketing and data protection.
Support for intellectual property enforcement and brand protection efforts, helping to safeguard the company’s assets and reputation.
Assistance in handling low-level disputes and pre-litigation matters.
Maintaining and improving legal tools and workflows, including contract management systems.
Efficient triaging and addressing of legal queries, simplifying complex issues, taking swift action, and establishing clear expectations.
Close collaboration with teams across the business to provide timely and effective legal advice.
Staying current with relevant laws, maintaining legal templates, playbooks, and training materials.

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction).
NQ - 1 year’s PQE, ideally with some in-house experience, or from a leading law firm with exposure to commercial legal work.
We also welcome applicants who hold a law degree, have completed the SQE, and are close to qualification, with at least two years’ legal experience gained at a leading law firm or in-house team, including exposure to commercial legal work (please note we are not offering a training contract).
A strong interest in working in-house at a fast-paced, technology-led company.
Enthusiastic, hungry to learn, and not afraid to get stuck in.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
Clear communicator with the ability to explain legal concepts simply and effectively.
Agile, commercial mindset, organized, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple matters at once.
Team player who is proactive and solution-focused.
Interest in legal tech, including AI, and willingness to use tools to drive efficiencies is a plus.

Competitive compensation package.
Cash plan for dental, optical, and physio treatments.
Private Medical Insurance, Pension and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan.
27 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to give back, and holiday buy schemes.
Hybrid working pattern with 2 days in the London office (NB: Occasional travel to Milton Keynes office will be required).
Contributory stakeholder pension.
Life assurance at 4x your basic salary to a spouse, family member or other nominated person in your life.
Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility.
Travel Loan, Bike to Work scheme, Rental Deposit Loan.
Charitable contributions through Payroll Giving and donation matching.
Access deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, gym memberships, cinema discounts, and move.